Montreal ties Buffalo 1-1 midway through the first period

Equalizer arrives with 8:15 remaining in the opening frame

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Montreal scores. 1-1 | P1 8:15 Via @BuffaloSabres on X

What happened: Montreal scored in the first period to tie the game at 1-1 against Buffalo with 8:15 remaining on the clock.

Why it matters: The early equalizer erases Buffalo's opening lead in the regular-season divisional matchup. The teams also met on Oct. 15, when Buffalo took a 5-4 victory.

What to watch: Play continues in the first period tied 1-1.

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@BuffaloSabres 2026-10-18T00:03:38.577940+00:00

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